This collection of delicious recipes for leftover chicken or turkey offers easy and practical ways to use cooked poultry. They are quick and easy to prepare and will help you save time while making the most of your leftovers. Whether it’s a cozy soup or a hearty bake, these ideas are perfect for turning extra chicken or turkey into something everyone will enjoy.
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
This easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover Turkey meat from Thanksgiving or Christmas roast dinner.
It is comforting, full of flavor, and very easy to make -Â a great casserole dish for cold fall and winter nights.
To learn more: Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Greek Avgolemono Soup
Avgolemono Soup is a rich, cozy, and comforting Greek Chicken Lemon Soup made with chicken, rice, fresh lemon juice, and eggs. This classic Greek soup combines simple ingredients to create a creamy, silky texture without using any cream.
To learn more: Greek Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono
Lebanese Fatteh
Fatteh is an Egyptian and Levantine dish made with pieces of fresh, toasted, grilled, or stale flatbread topped with other ingredients such as chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, garlicky yogurt, and cooked leftover chicken or turkey pieces.
To learn more: Chicken and Eggplant Fatteh
Macaroni Salad
This Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad recipe is quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for any occasion. It is loaded with leftover shredded chicken or turkey, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing made with mustard, mayo, and pesto.
To learn more: Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad
Chicken and Dumpling
Deliciously rich and creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup have been warming hearts and soothing souls for generations.Â
From the tender chicken pieces to the fluffy dumplings and the flavorful broth, this easy chicken and dumpling soup is comfort food at its best.
To learn more: Easy Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe
Chicken Enchiladas
Soft flour tortillas filled with flavorful chicken and shredded cheese then topped with a velvety white sauce made with flour, butter, chicken broth, sour cream, and jalapeños to create a perfect balance of authentic flavors.
Ready in just 45 minutes, this White Chicken Enchilada casserole is perfect for an easy and quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
To learn more: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with White Sauce
Circassian Chicken
Çerkez Tavuğu (Circassian Chicken) is a delicious mezze/appetizer made of shredded poached chicken mixed with a creamy walnut sauce.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey or stale bread pieces.
To learn more: Çerkez Tavuğu - Circassian Chicken
Hot and Sour Soup
Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup is one of the most popular takeaway dishes that is almost on every Chinese restaurant's menu. It is made with typical Asian ingredients such as dried mushrooms, soy sauce, vinegar, and silky egg ribbons.
This tangy, spicy, and warming soup is very easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or a light main meal.
To learn more: Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
Chicken and Chorizo Pasta is a comforting dish made with juicy chicken pieces and smoky chorizo sausages cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. This super flavourful pasta is ready in just 20 minutes, a perfect weekday meal for the family after a busy day at work!
To learn more: Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
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